Given we’re about to be hit in the pocket by increased alcohol duties, the price of prosecco has been predicted to rise by nine percent, thanks to inflation and potential alcohol-duty increases post-Brexit.

Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, told The Telegraph: “Unless the government reviews this policy, the rise in inflation will slap a further £60m on spirits consumers.

“And wine consumers could face a double blow if potential duty rises of £120m are added to the impact of the devaluation of the pound, which – together – could cost over £400m this year alone.”

Now an unlikely new hero has stepped in to defend our purse strings from prosecco taxes.

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